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SlamCharlotte Poetry Slam

Feb21, 2014·BOOTH PLAYHOUSE at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

$10 General Admission

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Blumenthal Performing Arts' monthly Poetry Slams are hosted by SlamCharlotte, Charlotte’s own two time national championship team of spoken word poetry (2007 & 2008). SlamCharlotte strives to promote poetic growth, performance enhancement, and increased camaraderie among the poets and the community through the monthly slam competitions.

Angelique Palmer

Angelique Palmer is a daring spoken word artist. A Creative Writing graduate from Florida State University, she was born and raised on the Literary Café and Poetry Lounge stage and is an honorary member of Delray Beach’s Poets Anonymous.

The television news producer turned poet, Angelique has traveled across the country competing both locally and nationally in poetry slam competitions with strong showings at the 2011 Women of the World Poetry Slam (WoWps) and again at WoWps 2012. Finally making Virginia her home she became the Beltway Poetry Slam’s 2011 Newbie Slam Champion and graced final stage at Slam Richmond in the 2011 and 2012 seasons.

Taking what she learned from these varied avenues, she is currently a Creative Writing Instructor at the American Poetry Museum in Washington, DC. Within the poetry entertainment realm, she began, and is now the curator of, Silent Treatment Entertainment’s Lock’d & Loaded Cash Slam and is the creator of impromptu late night workshops helping cultivate newer performers to blossom. Borrowing Louder Art’s idea of live, real-time audience critiques, she installed a monthly edition of the New Poem Experiment, she is also the savvy, creative, and hilarious, host of the weekly event Silent Treatment Entertainment Presents: Spirits & Lyrics.

Lady Angelique, as she is affectionately called, made her first feature debut at the Literary Café & Poetry Lounge in Miami, FL, and since, has brought her brand of vulnerability and passion to many stages; from coffee houses to corporate events. She’s been the featured artist in Miami, Atlanta, Long Branch, New Jersey, and more.

Angelique Palmer has made her life’s purpose encouraging creativity in everyone; Inspiring, creating, and loving through the foundations of spiritual growth and self-expression; A conduit for the connection of art touching lives.

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Parental Guide

Not recommended for children. Adult language and content.

Performance Schedule

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Parking and Directions

A special preferred parking rate of only $5* is available for our patrons in our designated garage.Bank of America Center Parking Garage
Enter on Trade or 5th Streets between N. College and N. Brevard Streets.

The $5 rate is applicable when parked in the garage after 5pm on weekdays, Mon – Fri. If parked in the garage before 5pm, the $5 rate is void. There is no time restriction for the weekend, Sat & Sun.

Getting and Using Your Parking Pass When You Arrive

Pull the garage entry ticket when you arrive at the designated garage. You will need this to exit!

Advance reservations for Patron Assistance are encouraged to ensure the best possible experience!

Infrared listening system for people with hearing impairments

Wheelchair accessibility

Wheelchair seating

Wheelchair access
All of our theaters and classrooms are accessible to patrons who use wheelchairs. Most restrooms and water fountains in all facilities are wheelchair accessible, and restrooms are equipped with strobe-light as well as audio alarm systems.

Entry and exit assistance
For performances in the Booth Playhouse, an usher can meet patrons who need assistance at the corner of 5th and College Streets.

SERVICES FOR THE VISUALLY-IMPAIRED

Audio Description
Certain performances will be audio described for the blind or visually impaired. The Box Office will provide a schedule of these performances upon request. Audio description provides an on-going oral description of the action, sets and costumes during the performance. Each participant wears a headset, and no other patrons are able to hear the descriptions.

Large Print Programs
Large print programs are available for patrons at many performances. At the Booth Playhouse, simply ask any usher for assistance.

Service Animals
If you or someone in your party plans to attend an event with a service animal, please inform the Box Office when purchasing your tickets so that we may arrange for an aisle seat.

SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING

Interpreting
Certain performances at the Performing Arts Center will be interpreted for the hearing impaired. The Box Office will provide a schedule of these performances as requested.

Assistive Listening Devices
Infrared hearing amplification is available free of charge for all performances in the Performing Arts Center and Spirit Square. In the Booth Playhouse, patrons may ask an usher for assistance.